For Matt Reck, fly fishing isn’t just a hobby; it’s an obsession. He was first introduced to the sport at 8 years old, during a family trip to Yellowstone National Park. From that point forward, he has become totally immersed with all things fly fishing and has recently taken up the art of tying his own flies. Matt is also a Navy Pilot, avid traveller and founder of the Fly Fishing Nomad Blog, which inspires people to get outside and experience the magic that only fast moving rivers can provide....
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 23
Jason Hill is an active duty Navy Instructor Pilot, with just under 100 arrested carrier landings and thousands of flight hours to his name. He is no stranger to living on the edge and has recently taken up long distance running, completing three marathons to date with no signs of slowing down. As a father of three young children, he is continually challenged with time management, yet somehow finds a way to do it all and continually inspires those around him to be the best versions of themselves...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 22
Special episode where we hear from the Adventure Bound Podcast Host, Rob Roy. His wife, Elly, asks some rapid-fire questions, from his background to his favorite mentor and what direction he sees the podcast going in a few years. Links from the Host: Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group Adventure Bound on Instagram Rob’s YouTube Channel Support the Podcast on Patreon...
Sep 24, 2019•21 min•Ep. 21
Ever dream of traveling to wild places, but are worried of sleeping arrangements if you go? What about planning an epic road trip with the kids and maybe some friends, only to realize there's simply not enough room? Enter Sportsmobile. Since 1961, they have been converting everyday vans into rugged and luxurious adventure vehicles. They specialize in full customization, so if you can dream it, they can build it. Jonathan West is the President of SMB West and an expert on van conversions and #van...
Sep 17, 2019•56 min•Ep. 20
Long-time Podcaster and nomadic entrepreneur, Heath Padgett joins us to talk all about his adventure-filled life spent mostly on the road. Together, with his wife Alyssa, they have built a successful business while RVing full-time around the country and other parts of the globe. Their story has been featured on CBS, CNN and Forbes and his podcast, The RV Entrepreneur, has inspired countless others to do the same. If you've always wanted to make a living while traveling full-time, then this one's...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 19
Have you ever wanted to run a half marathon, marathon or even an ultra marathon? Mike Peter has done them all, sometimes even back to back! As a father of three, full-time teacher and cross country coach, Mike is always busy, yet still makes time for his passion in life: running. When he does get time off, he often takes his family on epic road trips in pursuit of their next great adventure in a National Park. Listen in for some pro tips on how balance family life, getting outdoors and pursing y...
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 18
Have you ever wanted to experience pure silence while surrounded by incredible beauty? Originally from Alaska, Molly Hoffmann shares her recent discovery of free diving in the tropics and how it allows her to truly find herself. She has learned to push her body to its limit and can hold her breath for over 5 minutes! From truck camping in the desert to free diving in Grand Cayman, Molly has an infectious passion for adventure that will inspire you to push yourself to new heights, or depths :) Li...
Aug 27, 2019•55 min•Ep. 17
If hiking the cables up to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite is on your bucket list, then this is not an episode you want to miss! Host Rob Roy gives 10 tips from personal experience he gained while hiking Half Dome in the summer of 2019. Best practices, lottery tips, gear recommendations and Leave No Trace principles are all discussed, along with some funny stories from a very long day hiking one of America’s national treasures. Links from the Host: Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wi...
Aug 21, 2019•42 min•Ep. 16
Shelby Stanger is a perpetual seeker of adventure and the host of REI’s ‘Wild Ideas Worth Living’ Podcast. She dove into journalism full-time several years ago and has since created an amazing podcast. From extreme athletes to outdoor enthusiasts and adventurepreneurs, her guests know that pursuing the wildest ideas can leas to life’s greatest reward. If you ever needed a little push to begin your next adventure, Shelby has been there, done that and will help encourage you to do the same. Links ...
Aug 14, 2019•43 min•Ep. 15
Ever wanted to start your own business, but were afraid that it would take away from your outdoor pursuits? On this episode, we hear from Jessica Dhillon and Sim Bachal who prove that doing both is certainly possible! When they are not working on their franchising business or recording episodes for their podcast, they are constantly finding ways to get outside in search of their next great adventure. If you are looking for a “no excuse” approach on life and getting outdoors, then this episode is...
Aug 06, 2019•55 min•Ep. 14
On this episode, we sit down with two veterans who celebrated getting out of the military with a coast to coast bicycle trip across the United States. From New York to Washington, they biked over 5,000 miles, through 20 states in 85 days! Along the way, they met some incredible people and saw some beautiful country, creating memories that will last forever. If you have ever wanted to take the trip of a lifetime, but feel that something has been holding you back, then this is the episode for you!...
Jul 30, 2019•52 min•Ep. 13
On this episode, we hear from Kate Ginsbach who is a perpetual mountain bike competitor. She is no stranger to biking a hundred miles in a single race and finds herself competing on the national and international stage year after year. All of this, while she’s a full-time law school student studying for the bar exam. If you ever thought there wasn’t enough time in your day or wanted to get more serious about mountain biking, then this episode is for you! Links from the Host: Adventures in Nation...
Jul 23, 2019•52 min•Ep. 12
On this episode, we hear from John Wilson, who is a Vietnam War veteran, former airline pilot and an avid fly fisherman. He calls the Sierra Nevada mountain range home, but he frequently travels all over the western United States in search of the best trout rivers. Recently, he has been traveling to the Patagonia region of South America and he shares some insight on his travels there and discovering the unbelievable beauty that region has to offer. Links from the Host: Adventures in National Par...
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 11
On this episode, my wife and I talk about our humble beginnings of discovering adventure and exploring the great outdoors. Zion National Park sparked our love of the parks and beauty of the West. Then we go in-depth about Lake Tahoe and a few of our favorite places, as well as some of our most treasured gear we've acquired along the way. Links from the Host: Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group Adventure Bound on Instagram Rob’s YouTube Channel Support the Pod...
Jul 09, 2019•56 min•Ep. 10
We hear from Megan Barber who is a full-time writer for curbed.com, expert when it comes to all things #vanlife and also the founder of the “Cool Campers, Vans, RVs and Trailers” Facebook group. We discuss what Van Life is, how it’s a game-changer for getting to the outdoors more easily and some of the perks of going small in a van vs. a traditional RV. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about what #vanlife means and how how you can get into a van of your own, then this is the episode for you! ...
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 9
On this episode, we hear from Jon Cameron who is a Navy Vet turned real estate investor and outdoor enthusiast. Any chance he gets, he’s usually headed to the mountains with his fiancée and adventure pup. He shares what it means to become a good outdoor photographer, details of his epic 20,000 mile road trip across North America and a few scary stories from the backcountry. If you’ve always wanted to spend more time outdoors, but have been looking for a little inspiration, then this episode is f...
Jun 25, 2019•46 min•Ep. 8
On this episode we hear from Matt Davidson, who is a long-time member of the U.S. Army’s official Parachute Team, The Golden Knights. His specialty is 8-way formation skydiving and has several national and international gold medals and world records to his name. When he’s not jumping out of airplanes 8-12 times a day, Matt often finds himself outdoors rock climbing or hiking with his family. As if that’s not enough, he is also a DJ on the side, continually finding ways to connect with those arou...
Jun 18, 2019•52 min•Ep. 7
On this episode we hear from Jessie King; an All-American adventure seeker who is living a life so few experience - flying jets for the Navy. In her free time, she’s usually found riding motorcycles, downhill skiing or climbing mountains and is no stranger to living life on the edge. We learn all about her journey in becoming a Fighter Pilot and how she’s currently instructing the next generation of Naval Aviators, while still finding time to get away to the outdoors. If you want to learn more a...
Jun 11, 2019•52 min•Ep. 6
On this episode, we hear from Catherine Johnson who is a full-time librarian and equally active adventure seeker. She discusses her love for living in big cities, yet still finds ways to escape to the great outdoors. We discuss what it’s like hiking with a baby as a new Mom and go in-depth about a recent NOLS backpacking trip she completed in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. Links from the Host: Adventures in National Parks, Forests & Wild Places - Facebook Group Adventure Bound on Instagram...
Jun 04, 2019•52 min•Ep. 5
At just over 80 years old, legendary skydiver and coach “Iron” Mike Schultz has been skydiving before most people listening to podcasts were even born. With over 10,600 jumps and several records to his name, he is well-known throughout the sport parachuting community and easily ranked among the top 1% of all-time skydivers. Mike discusses the history of skydiving, what having courage really means, his role with the Naval Academy Parachute Team and why it’s better to be a “glad I did, than a wish...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 4
On this episode we get to sit down with Casey Noble! She started skiing at a young age and has since turned that skiing passion into a mission. So far in her lifetime, she has skied at over 50 ski resorts and isn't slowing down any time soon. Every winter, she is continually looking for her next opportunity to head to the mountains in search of fresh power and always has a smile on her face. If you want to find more happiness in your life, look no further than this episode. See you on the slopes...
May 20, 2019•40 min•Ep. 3
On this episode we hear from Sam Schafer! She was born and raised in a small town in Pennsylvania, made her way out west to ski in Colorado and eventually became a professional sea kayaking guide in Alaska. Her days are filled with checking out the local glaciers, while continually working to become a teacher. This is an episode for those that have been seeking their next big adventure in life, but have been looking for just the right catalyst... Links from the Host: Adventures in National Parks...
May 20, 2019•39 min•Ep. 2
On the first episode of the Adventure Bound Podcast, we talk to Chris Hoffmann - a full-time Navy Instructor Pilot based out of San Diego. In his free time, he actively pursues National Parks and fly fishing with his wife and adopted dog he got from Thailand. We hear in detail about his nearly month long Alaskan sea kayaking trip with NOLS and how he got married in Zion National Park. If you are looking for some motivation to do it all in life, then you've come to the right place! Links from the...
May 20, 2019•51 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to the Adventure Bound Podcast! On this episode, I tell you a little about myself as an active duty Navy Pilot turned outdoor enthusiast. I created this show for those that want to pursue their passions in life, while still making adventure and the outdoors a priority. We'll hear from professional athletes, adventure sports enthusiasts, outdoor entrepreneurs and everyday people who refuse to settle and live on their terms, so you can be inspired to do the same. Links from the Host: Adven...
May 18, 2019•9 min
